The research focuses on Extension 44 in the Polokwane, an exclusively black urban community defined as a livable geographical space composed of both activity and consciousness (perpetual) space. The questions asked are (i) when and why was Extension 44 established in Polokwane Municipality. ii) Who provides what type and quality of housing in the municipality. iii). And finally what perceptions the residents have about the housing and living conditions in Expansion 44.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Almighty God for His goodness, mercy and ability during the entire period of undertaking this research project.
RESEARCH BACKROUND
- RATIONALE OR MOTIVATION
- AIM AND OBJECTIVES
- STUDY AREA
- SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTION
- ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
- THESIS ORGANISATION
It is therefore of academic interest that this study examines the geographical space of Extension 44 in relation to the supply of housing, its quality and the subsequent quality of life of the residents. The research aims to investigate the supply and quality of housing, as well as the quality of life of residents in Extension 44 in the Polokwane Municipality. The total cost of the first project was R39 929 per unit (including R8 000 municipal engineering services costs per unit and R31 929 costs per residential unit).
This would account for 6.3% of the total number of household units, with the exception of backyard tenants.
LITERATURE REVIEW
- INTRODUCTION
- CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
- DEFINITION OF A TOWNSHIP
- SOUTH AFRICAN RACE-SPACE ORGANISATION
- BLACK URBAN TOWNSHIPS AS SOCIAL SPACE
- NEED FOR ADEQUATE HOUSING
- DEVELOPMENT OF SQUATTER AND INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS
- GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES IN PROVIDING HOUSING
- QUALITY OF HOUSING PROVIDED
- MUNICIPAL IDPS IDENTIFY LOCAL HOUSING PRIORITIES
The black urban Townships form part of the urban landscape with a historical course both in the colonial era and the apartheid past. In the South African context, the race-space organization underlies the socio-economic differentiation of the South African population on the micro and macro scale. The problem with providing housing for most of the black population is that most of the blacks have low incomes (Minaar, 1992).
The main objective of this program was to promote the residential integration of all classes of the South African population. e) The implementation of the RDP as a government policy in the provision of low-income housing in South Africa is the largest state housing program in the world outside China (Zunguzane, Smallwood and Emuse, 2012).
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
- METHODOLOGY
- DATA COLLECTION
- SAMPLING METHOD AND SAMPLE SIZE
- DATA MANIPULATION AND REPRESENTATION
- DATA ANALYSIS
- CONCLUSION
There are 1,734 formal household units in Extension 44, consisting predominantly of government low-cost housing (89.6%), commonly known as RDP housing, allocated to eligible households, families or individuals and a relatively small proportion (10.4%) of privately built houses. Therefore, the total number of households constituted the research population, which by definition "...is any class of phenomena arbitrarily defined on the basis of its unique and observable characteristics" (Williams 1979:5). As a result, a sample of 110 housing units, consisting of 70 RDP household units and 40 self-built household units, was determined.
This represents 6.3% of the total number of household units excluding yard tenants. The sample size for each typical housing sector of a particular house type is proportional to the total number of housing units of that house type. Due to the dichotomous main house types in Extension 44, a stratified random sampling method was used to identify households whose owners were to be interviewed.
The random sampling involved the use of random sample numbers based on the fact that all household units had an equal chance of being selected in the sample. Data manipulation and representation involves reorganizing collected research data in a more meaningful way and allowing it to be summarized in tables, statistical diagrams and graphs with the aim of revealing salient features of the population under study. In addition to descriptive statistics, analytical statistics, specifically the Chi-square test, were used to determine correlation and differences between and among variables.
Data was collected from both primary and secondary sources and analyzed using graphs and photographs. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to determine both descriptive and analytical statistics.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION
INTRODUCTION
RESEARCH FINDINGS
- Responses from the municipality officials
- The establishment of extension 44
- Existence of extension 44 within the spatial organisation in Polokwane. 36
- Demographic characteristics of the respondents
- Gender-age composition
- Education level and employment status
- Household status
- Household (family) size
- Total monthly income per household
- PERIOD (LENGTH) OF RESIDENCE
- REASONS FOR RELOCATION TO EXTENSION 44
- SIZE OF HOUSES
All spatial planning takes the population into account and contributes to the improvement of their living conditions. The majority (55.4%) of respondents are in the age category older than 25 and younger than 40 years. Given the gender composition of the population in Extension 44, it is questionable whether there are significant differences in the number of men and women.
Using the chi-square test, which gives a calculated value of 1.78, which is less than the critical (table) value of 12.71 with degrees of freedom (df = n-1) of 1 at the 0.005 significance level, leads to acceptance of any assumption (i.e. null hypothesis) that there are no significant differences in the gender distribution of the population in extension 44. This means that any assumption (null hypothesis) that there are no significant differences in the distribution of respondents according to the given age categories can be accepted. A question to consider in relation to the education level and employment status of residents in Extension 44 is whether there is any correlation or relationship between these two variables.
Obviously, the largest share of respondents are children and other individuals in households. To solve the problem of overcrowding, some residents in Annex 44 built courtyard houses to accommodate other family members. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the distribution of the number of households according to the total monthly income of the household.
Dabalata 44 keessatti gama barnootaa fi galii barbaachisoo ta’an armaan gadii gabatee i) irratti mul’ataniiru. Akka fakkii 4.3tti jiraattota Eksteenshinii 44 keessaa gara %52 namoota dhuunfaa Disteneng fi Seshego (Mohlakaneng dabalatee) irraa buqqa’an of keessatti qabata. Bulchiinsi Limpopoo bulchiinsa Limpopo keessatti namoota baay’inaan kan jiraatan yoo ta’u, Ga-Matlala, Molekisi Molepo (Perskesbult), Ga-Mphahlele, Ga-Molepo, Bochum, Chebeng, Moletjie, Segopye, Botlokwa fi Venda dabalatee. Manneen RDP Eksteenshinii 44 keessa jiran hedduun isaanii haala gaarii hin taane kan ijaaraman yoo ta’u, caccabni foddaa irraa kaasee hanga bu’uuraatti kan fiigudha.
The RDP houses erected in Extension 44 do not necessarily consist of the same type of building material.
RESIDENTS’ ATTITUDE REGARDING THE PROVISION OF PHYSICAL
The provision of sanitary facilities adds to the improvement of personal and environmental health, as well as the general quality of life of the residents. In extension 44, there is a water sewerage system and consequently 100% of the respondents indicated that they have toilets for flushing water, either in their homes or yards (Table 4.18). The largest percentage (75%) of the respondents complain about frequent sewage blockages, while 25% rarely or sometimes experience this problem (Table 4.19).
On the question of "does the municipality collect garbage and waste" in Extension 44, all respondents (100%) indicate that this is the case (See table 4.20). In this case, 71% of the respondents in Extension 44 indicate that cleaning takes place frequently, while 29% indicate that it happens "sometime", which means that they are not at all satisfied with the way in which cleaning takes place ( See table 4.21). According to the responses from the respondents, all households in extension 44 have an electricity connection (table 4.22).
The aesthetics of streets and the environment are reflected, among other things, by the condition of sidewalks and sidewalks. Quality of life and housing supply are a function of general well-being and human satisfaction. Social services aim to create a more effective organization, build stronger communities and promote equality and opportunity. 8% of the residents of Extension 44 often go to social services, 20% occasionally go to social services, 30% rarely go to social services, of which only 32% never. visiting social services (see table 5.31). Extension 44 has a low percentage of frequent social services, which explains the high level of crime in the area.
The level of crime in Extension 44 is very high (see Table 4.32), yet there is no police station in the area. The majority of respondents indicate that the police only arrive when the victim is seriously injured.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CONCLUSION
Thus, the majority of residents stay in formal government-provided houses (RDP houses). For this reason, the majority of RDP residents are extremely dissatisfied with the quality of these houses. Although the majority of residents are extremely satisfied with the water supply, a small proportion are not satisfied with the quality of the water supplied.
In addition, a relatively small proportion of residents complain about the frequent disruption of the water supply. ii) Waterborne sewerage systems are provided. However, the majority of residents regularly suffer from sewer blockages. iii) The municipality collects garbage and waste in the municipality. The regularity of collection is not the same in different parts of the municipality.
The findings provide empirical evidence on the relationship between poverty, housing conditions and quality of life. Housing is not only a physical shelter, but also plays an important role in a person's physical, mental and emotional state of health, according to the qualitative dimensions provided by housing conditions and the surroundings of the residential area. Failure to address the housing issues of the urban poor may result in this group being continuously marginalized in society and deprived of a quality life.
The establishment of a new neighborhood through the relocation process should aim to increase the residents' quality of life to an extent that far surpasses the conditions under which they originally lived. When designing RDP houses, the government should, among other things, consider the passive physical design of the houses, which leads to energy savings.
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My name is Thabang Ngoatle and I am a student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Limpopo. I am carrying out academic research which aims to investigate the provision of housing and. How often do you have a blocked or overflowing drain outside your property/on your street?
How would you describe the conditions of the sidewalks and sidewalks of the streets in your neighborhood. How often do you and your family attend any social activities (eg church, club or interest group).
